Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis told reporters Monday, Jan. 1, there is mutual interest in "keeping the relationship going." He also reportedly shot down rumors about transitioning into a front office job.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis told reporters following the Week 17 game against the Baltimore Ravens that he would like to come back as coach in 2018, but nothing has been finalized. Lewis' contract expired following the conclusion of the season, and there had been talk that Lewis might leave the job on his own.

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis (ankle) is dealing with a blood clot in his ankle, according to a source. He is taking medication and resting until the clot separates.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis (undisclosed) will be taking a break from his coaching duties to focus on a minor health issue, according to a statement released by the Bengals. Lewis could return as soon as Tuesday, Aug. 8, or later this week. Special teams coordinator Darrin Simmons will lead the team while Lewis is absent.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis, who is entering the final year of his contract, does not view getting an extension done this offseason as "critical or crucial," according to Bengals.com's Geoff Hobson.